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Structural bitcoin demand persists despite Fed tightening and geopolitical risks, analyst says
Increasing investments in bitcoin by corporations amid monetary policy tightening and global uncertainties indicate sustained market interest, potentially reinforcing confidence in...
Read Full Article →Kraken offers bitcoin ‘staking’ yield via Babylon without wrapping or lending
Kraken’s integration with Babylon allows users to earn passive income on their bitcoin assets by participating in staking, providing a way to generate returns without engaging in l...
Read Full Article →Thailand seeks public input on proposed rules allowing crypto exchanges to list their own tokens
The Thai SEC is considering updates to regulations that could enable cryptocurrency platforms to introduce their proprietary tokens, potentially influencing market dynamics and inv...
Read Full Article →‘Time to ditch the cloud’: Tether CEO teases open-source local password manager after massive online...
Tether’s CEO announced plans to introduce a locally operated, open-source password manager, aiming to enhance security and potentially reduce costs following a significant online d...
Read Full Article →Arizona’s Senate revives bill seeking to create reserve fund from seized crypto
The proposed legislation aims to establish a financial reserve sourced from confiscated digital assets, potentially impacting state revenue management and providing a new resource...
Read Full Article →South Korean authorities submit spot crypto ETF approval roadmap: report
South Korea's financial regulators plan to develop a detailed strategy for introducing cryptocurrency exchange-traded funds by late 2025, potentially impacting investment options a...
Read Full Article →Semler Scientific hires crypto industry veteran, plans to double bitcoin holdings by end of year
Semler Scientific’s recent recruitment of a cryptocurrency expert signals an intention to significantly increase its current bitcoin assets, which are valued at roughly $462 millio...
Read Full Article →Circle’s stock nears $200 per share, rises over 500% two weeks after going public
Since its initial public offering at $31, Circle’s stock has increased dramatically, reaching close to $200 per share and reflecting substantial investor confidence within a short...
Read Full Article →Bitcoin transactions hit 18-month low as Runes and Ordinals hype fades
The decline in daily Bitcoin transactions to less than 350,000 reflects a reduced speculative engagement as users increasingly explore alternative blockchain protocols beyond Runes...
Read Full Article →The Daily: Corporate crypto treasury bubble risks are real, Bessent says Trump’s digital asset push...
The growing involvement of corporations in cryptocurrency holdings highlights potential financial vulnerabilities, while political efforts to promote digital assets may reinforce t...
Read Full Article →Analyst says bitcoin’s $100,000 level is ‘being cemented as the base price’ for investors
According to an expert, the $100,000 mark for bitcoin is increasingly viewed by investors as a fundamental valuation point, indicating growing confidence and stability in its marke...
Read Full Article →DeFi lending hits record $55 billion TVL as Aave, Maple, and Morpho lead the charge
The total value locked in decentralized finance lending has reached an unprecedented level of $55 billion, driven by significant growth from platforms such as Aave, Maple Finance,...
Read Full Article →Trump-linked firm quietly reduces 20% of its equity interests in World Liberty Financial
A company associated with the former president has decreased its stake in World Liberty Financial by one-fifth, potentially impacting the firm’s ownership structure and investor co...
Read Full Article →Corporate crypto treasury bubble risks are real but more nuanced than in past boom-and-bust cycles,...
Analysts warn that while financial vulnerabilities in corporate cryptocurrency holdings remain present, the complexity and underlying factors differ significantly from those observ...
Read Full Article →Bitcoin stays flat amid seasonal drag, as Fed rate cut hopes shift to September
Investors anticipate continued market stability due to the Federal Reserve’s cautious approach, which could create opportunities for digital assets like Bitcoin to maintain value d...
Read Full Article →Bitcoin ETFs notch $2.4 billion in eight-day inflow streak; Ethereum ETFs’ catch-up phase appears to...
Over the past eight days, U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs have attracted a cumulative $2.4 billion in investments, indicating sustained interest while Ethereum ETFs show little recent growt...
Read Full Article →Hacker group claims leak of Nobitex source code as Iranian exchange’s stolen funds top $100 million
The alleged release of Nobitex’s internal software by a hacker collective highlights potential vulnerabilities, coinciding with reports of significant losses exceeding $100 million...
Read Full Article →Ohio House advances bill exempting sub-$200 crypto transactions from capital gains tax
The proposed legislation aims to reduce tax obligations on smaller cryptocurrency trades, potentially encouraging increased digital asset activity within the state’s economy if app...
Read Full Article →Nasdaq-listed Lion Group shares jump 20% on $600 million facility for Hyperliquid treasury
Lion Group's recent $600 million funding arrangement for Hyperliquid's treasury has positively impacted its market value, with a significant portion of a $10.6 million capital rais...
Read Full Article →Bank of Korea warns local stablecoins could boost dollar demand against presidential goals
The Bank of Korea highlights potential increases in foreign currency demand due to local stablecoins, which may challenge efforts to strengthen the domestic currency and retain cap...
Read Full Article →Treasury Secretary Bessent says Trump’s crypto push will ‘lock in’ dollar supremacy
Treasury Secretary Bessent highlighted that the growth of dollar-backed stablecoins could exceed $2 trillion within three years, reinforcing the dominance of the U.S. dollar in glo...
Read Full Article →The Daily: Senate passes stablecoin bill, K33 eyes long SOL/short LTC ETF trade, and more
The recent legislative approval of stablecoin regulations could influence market stability, while K33’s strategy involving a long position in SOL and a short position in LTC reflec...
Read Full Article →Institutions warm to ‘invisible DeFi’ as crypto-native yield platforms mature, Artemis report finds
According to a recent analysis by Artemis and Vaults, traditional investors are increasingly interested in decentralized finance platforms that offer seamless, blockchain-based inc...
Read Full Article →NYC officials bust Facebook-fueled crypto scam targeting Russian-speaking residents
Authorities in New York uncovered a fraudulent cryptocurrency operation linked to Facebook, which led to financial damages exceeding one million dollars and affected over three hun...
Read Full Article →Feds file to seize $225 million worth of crypto in historic US Secret Service bust
Authorities moved to confiscate digital assets valued at $225 million, marking a significant development in cybercrime enforcement involving numerous victims both domestically and...
Read Full Article →Bitcoin miner Bitdeer seeks to raise $330 million in third convertible notes offering
Bitdeer plans to secure substantial funding through its third convertible notes issuance, aiming to obtain between $320 million and $360 million based on investor participation lev...
Read Full Article →Paxos launches new startup to help institutions offer DeFi products
Paxos Labs has introduced a new venture aimed at enabling companies to develop stablecoins, provide decentralized finance yield opportunities, and efficiently oversee digital asset...
Read Full Article →Polygon co-founder spins off to launch independent zero-knowledge project ZisK
The launch of the new zero-knowledge project by Polygon’s co-founder may redirect investment and development focus, potentially influencing the financial dynamics within the blockc...
Read Full Article →Crypto in divorce: lawyer outlines common red flags spouse may be hiding assets as disputes grow
As disputes involving digital currencies increase in divorce cases, accurately identifying and appraising these assets poses significant challenges that can impact the fair divisio...
Read Full Article →Healthcare firm Prenetics, advised by Trump bitcoin advocate, adopts treasury strategy with $20 mill...
Prenetics, guided by an advisor known for promoting cryptocurrency to political figures, has allocated $20 million to Bitcoin as part of a new treasury approach, reflecting a strat...
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